Molly's Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
Molly's Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 5 Monument Close Essex Street, Newbury, RG14 6QW
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Molly's Express sits behind roughly 931 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ← Molly's Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Molly's Express none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Molly's Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane's House Montessori Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| John Rankin School Breakfast and After School Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Newbury Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Chartwell & Starbucks @ Newbury College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Ho Wan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2021 |
| Costa Coffee At Tesco Extra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about Molly's Express
What is Molly's Express's food hygiene rating?
Molly's Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 24 February 2025.
Is Molly's Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Molly's Express last inspected?
Molly's Express was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Molly's Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Molly's Express compare to other places in West Berkshire?
85% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Molly's Express holds a 4. 94 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Molly's Express and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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